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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Randstad - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $239,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Audit Trail, Automation of Tests, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Modular Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Enterprise Application Integration, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, System Availability, Spring-boot, Software Security, Technical Debt, AngularJS, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d106da4d-7913-407d-95d2-b134ca2aa714 ## About the Role 10+ years of related software engineering or technology delivery experience, including at least 2+ years of people management and leadership experience developing high- performing engineering teams. Demonstrated experience leading multiple agile squads and delivering complex technology initiatives across full-stack applications, APIs, microservices, platform modernization, integration services, and production enhancements. Required hands-on or technical leadership experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture, AWS, or cloud-native application development, Angular or React, SQL, relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks. Strong background in full-stack software engineering, application architecture, API design, enterprise integration patterns, application security, performance, resiliency, and delivery of scalable digital products for business and end-user needs. Experience establishing and applying software engineering standards, including scalable design, code quality, automated testing, peer reviews, deployment discipline, compliance standards, auditability, and production readiness. Proven ability to provide technical direction, evaluate solution options, guide architecture and implementation decisions, and create proofs of concept or demos to validate new ideas and emerging technologies. Experience managing engineering production support responsibilities, including incident triage, root-cause analysis, resiliency improvements, observability, and continuous improvement of application and platform reliability. Strong leadership skills, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, delegation, performance management, talent development, and succession planning. Ability to manage dependencies with vendors, Product Owners, architecture teams, business stakeholders, and internal engineering teams to deliver software solutions effectively. Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience; advanced degree preferred. skills: AWS,Angular,API design,APIs,application architecture,AI,auditability,automated testing,cloud-native,platform modernization,CI/CD pipelines,enterprise integration patterns,front- end applications,information systems,computer science,Java,Java-based,as Java,microservices architecture,microservices,scalable design,React,relational databases,REST APIs,SQL,software engineering,software engineering practices,application development,code quality,application security,software solutions,Spring Boot,platform reliability,software delivery lifecycle,integration services,technical debt,communicating,Communicate effectively,effective leadership,leadership,Strong leadership skills,resilient,accountability,collaboration,architecture,automated testing frameworks,automation,continuous improvement,user-facing applications,resolve conflicts,prototypes,delivery experience,digital products,FullStack,full-stack applications,full-stack software,incident triage,compliance standards,production quality,coaching,mentoring,metrics,mortgage industry,operational excellence,operational readiness,performance management,production readiness,production support,resource allocation,root-cause analysis,security,sound design,succession planning,sustainability,talent development,prioritizing tasks,delegation,people management,technical leadership,technical direction,testing ## Description Lead multiple agile squads responsible for delivering modern full-stack application capabilities, including user-facing applications, APIs, microservices, integration services, platform modernization, and production enhancements. Provide technical direction across squads by guiding solution design, reviewing implementation approaches, and helping teams make scalable, secure, resilient, and maintainable engineering decisions. Partner closely with Product Owners, architecture, business stakeholders, and cross- functional technology teams to align priorities, manage dependencies, and deliver business outcomes. Drive the design and implementation of Java-based microservices, REST APIs, front- end applications, and integration services using modern technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Angular or React, SQL, relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks. Create proofs of concept, demos, and prototypes to evaluate emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and accelerate adoption of modern engineering patterns and platform capabilities. Establish and reinforce software engineering standards, including scalable design, code quality, automated testing, peer reviews, deployment discipline, application security, and operational readiness. Ensure solutions are designed and delivered with appropriate compliance, auditability, security, resiliency, accessibility, and production support considerations. Oversee engineering production support by strengthening incident triage, root-cause analysis, observability, recovery practices, and continuous improvement of application and platform reliability. Manage, mentor, and develop engineering talent through coaching, performance management, hiring, delegation, and succession planning. 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